Should Draisaitl be suspended for his hit on Barkov in Game 2

[MessierII]

Well if you have access to other angles you can see Drai extending elbow and jumping and that is suspension worthy. Luckily league can look at more than what it looked live

It’s a forearm I saw the other angle. The refs didn’t even call a penalty live. That’s how bad it was.

 

[Marioesque]

This wasn’t an elbow though

I hope someone screenshots it for you and circles the elbow in the picture and shows you which part in anatomy it is so you can recognize it

 

[Dust]

How in the world you vote No unless you’re an Oilers homer

Can't change the vote but he should be. I read it as "Will he be suspended". I don't think he will.

 

[canuckslover10]

Considering soucy got suspended from what he did than Draisaitl definitely deserves a suspension( yes I’m still salty)

 

[Cypher]

If Tkachuk did that to McDavid, Oilers would stop the Panthers airplane from landing in Edmonton.

That's def. a couple games.

 

[Dust]

Cooke got 17 games for elbowing (while not jumping into the hit) McDonagh, who was uninjured.

Cooke was the poster boy repeat offender, it's not comparable. he had probably 20 previous incidents.

 

[Marioesque]

It’s a forearm I saw the other angle. The refs didn’t even call a penalty live. That’s how bad it was.

Yeah like that area that connects your forearm to the rest of the arm. Can't remember the name

 

[Artemi Panarin]

Absolutely

 

[BB79]

This is whataboutism, please try to stick to the thread topic

"Whataboutism" isn't even a real word. And it's completely on topic.

 

[Bond]

Should but won’t.

 

[bambamcam4ever]

"Whataboutism" isn't even a real word. And it's completely on topic.

It is, this is an english language site, please read the site rules.

Definition of WHATABOUTISM

 

[Bond]

It’s a pretty simple test. If McDavid was on the receiving end of that hit then the other player would be suspended.

 

[66-30-33]

He wont be, 5K fine at worst. But he should.

 

[Canadienna]

Yes, 1 game.

 

[iCanada]

Guy full on launched himself at someone's head, lmfao not a penalty.
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I mean literally you can see that the point of contact in your damning still is Barkov's right shoulder.

Idk - there's a reason it was called roughing and not a penalty that even has a potential 5 minute major after the refs and linesman has their scrum like say hitting to the head, charging, or elbowing.



You'll notice that the first place contact is initiated is the shoulder, that Draisaitl isn't skating more when contract occurs, that is actually contact itself which causes Draisaitl to leave the ground, and that Draisaitl actually has his right elbow that hits Barkovs jaw tucked and is leading with his left elbow that hits nothing but shoulder.

Hence - not charging, elbowing, or hitting to the head. Not a major. And thus no provision in the rulebook for a suspension.

 

[racamdim]

"Whataboutism" isn't even a real word. And it's completely on topic.

Either English isn’t your first language or your vocabulary is woefully deficient.

I’ll help you out. You’re welcome. Should have paid more attention in school.

Definition of WHATABOUTISM

the act or practice of responding to an accusation of wrongdoing by claiming that an offense committed by another is similar or worse; also : the response itself —called also whataboutery… See the full definition

www.merriam-webster.com

 

[Pavel10]

Entire canucks Surrey fan base still hate watching Edmonton.

 

[Muffin]

I mean literally you can see that the point of contact in your damning still is Barkov's right shoulder.

Idk - there's a reason it was called roughing and not a penalty that even has a potential 5 minute major after the refs and linesman has their scrum like say hitting to the head, charging, or elbowing.



You'll notice that the first place contact is initiated is the shoulder, that Draisaitl isn't skating more when contract occurs, that is actually contact itself which causes Draisaitl to leave the ground, and that Draisaitl actually has his right elbow that hits Barkovs jaw tucked and is leading with his left elbow that hits nothing but shoulder.

Hence - not charging, elbowing, or hitting to the head. Not a major. And thus no provision in the rulebook for a suspension.

I wish I was blinded by my fandom as much as you. You literally typed out the contact caused him to leave the ground with a straight face

 

[Sasha Orlov]

If someone’s head is down you should just let them play the puck, no room in the game for hitting guys in that position

 

[NailsHoglander]

If the roles were reversed, Oil fans would be calling for a hanging, so yes he should be suspended.

And the corrupt Canadian media (except Bieksa)

 

[WetcoastOrca]

We all know that the NHL won’t suspend a superstar.
Should he be? Yes.

 

[racamdim]

And the corrupt Canadian media (except Bieksa)

And they still can’t deliver a Cup.

 

[WaitingForThatCab]

He should be suspended for a game for that, but won't be.

 

[iCanada]

I wish I was blinded by my fandom as much as you. You literally typed out the contact caused him to leave the ground with a straight face

You're allowed to leave the ground after contact. That's totally normal.

 

[DJJones]

How is Yes, but he won't be not an option.